Scottish Government to unveil energy bill support for pensioners facing rising costs

The Scottish Government will announce new support for pensioners facing rising energy costs on Thursday. This follows the UK Government's decision to cut universal winter fuel payments, which has drawn criticism from various political parties and organizations. First Minister John Swinney indicated that measures would be introduced to assist elderly residents during the winter. He emphasized the need for the Scottish Government to support those struggling with energy bills. Scottish Labour plans to propose a vote to restore universal winter fuel payments through an amendment to a social security bill. They aim to legislate for these payments if they win the 2026 Holyrood election.